A man was shot in an unincorporated area of El Cajon on Tuesday afternoon, and authorities are currently investigating the incident. The shooting occurred around 2 p.m. near the 14700 block of Quail Haven Lane, according to officials from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies from the Alpine Sheriff’s Station arrived at the scene and discovered the victim with a gunshot wound to his upper body.
The deputies provided immediate medical assistance to the man before paramedics arrived. The victim was then taken to a local hospital for further treatment. Fortunately, he is expected to survive after undergoing emergency surgery, as stated by authorities.
As of now, the suspect responsible for the shooting is still at large, and Alpine deputies are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the individual. Unfortunately, there are currently no specific details available about the suspect as the investigation is ongoing.
If anyone has any information about the incident or may have witnessed the shooting, they are urged to contact the Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at (858) 868-3200 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. There may be a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest in this case.
It is crucial for the community to come together and assist law enforcement in identifying the suspect to ensure that justice is served. Any piece of information, not matter how small it may seem, could be valuable in solving this case and bringing the perpetrator to justice.
In times like these, it is important for everyone to remain vigilant and look out for one another. By working together and providing any information that may be helpful to the authorities, we can help make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. Let us stand united against violence and help bring closure to this unfortunate incident.
